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Two new faces on Pembrokeshire County Council cabinet after reshuffle

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Bilbo101 wrote:
It's disappointing that the Telegraph is not reporting all the stories coming out of the Kremlin this week. On visiting the Pembrokeshire Herald website and Facebook page I found out that Jamie Adams' mate and vice-chairman of the Corporate Governance, the merry Tom Richards has been elected to be the new Chairman and not only that but the majority have just decided to boost his and the vice-chairman's pay by £4500, rejecting calls by Cllr Paul Miller to opt for the lowest increase on the table.

It would seem that no matter how tight the finances get at County Hall there is always extra money in the pot to reward their comrades at the top. So sod increasing democracy by extending the web casting and sod the old folk and hike the cost of meals on wheels and sod everyone else, just as long Bryn and the boys are doing well then little else seems to matter.

I can hardly believe what you you have said their boost to pay is, its more than people on benefits are expected to survive on. Have the councillors who voted for this no moral integrity.Who else in the U.K. gets such pay hikes. The are a pair of greedy, self opiniated pair."

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Council Leader, Councillor Jamie Adams, has named Councillor Rob Summons as Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainability while Councillor Keith Lewis is given responsibility for Communities and the Voluntary Sector.

Councillor Sue Perkins, currently Cabinet Member for Safeguarding and Children’s Services, takes on the portfolio for Education and Safeguarding while Councillor Ken Rowlands (Education) steps down.

“I believe these changes will provide the Cabinet with more capacity to react to changes in service provision as we come to terms with budget cuts imposed by the Welsh Labour Government” said Councillor Adams.

He said that the role of Councillor Summons – who represents the Burton electoral division – would give planning the attention it deserved.

Councillor Adams added: “Planning is increasingly becoming a more contentious issue with much of the focus on new renewable energy.

“The appointment of Councillor Summons ensures the service, Council Members and the public continue to engage.”

The arrival of Councillor Lewis (Crymych) in the Cabinet allows Councillor Pugh to concentrate his attention exclusively on Economy and Tourism.

Councillor Adams explained: “Because of the depressed economic climate, there are naturally concerns about the future of the Pembrokeshire economy, involving not only some of our major employers, such as Murco, but also small businesses which are our life-blood.

“Although we have made progress in addressing some of these issues - such as town centre regeneration - I feel there is still much more to do and the Cabinet change will allow Councillor Pugh to focus on driving forward the County’s economy.

“The appointment of Councillor Lewis is an acknowledgment that the voluntary sector is growing in importance with regards to service provision.

“I believe the fact that he is also a Welsh speaker will help him engage effectively with communities across the county.”

Paying tribute to Councillor Rowlands, the Leader said: “He has been a Cabinet Member for the past six years, firstly with the Environmental and Regulatory Services portfolio and more recently with responsibility for Education.

“In that role - and in the face of fierce criticism of the Education service itself - Ken has been a successful advocate for change displaying vigour, determination and empathy and the fruits of his endeavour are there for all to see.

“He has overseen some significant improvements in the service, not least the introduction of a new senior management team. I am deeply grateful for his sterling service and convinced that he has provided a platform to improve outcomes for children.”

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